Patents by Inventor Brian Michael Huey

Brian Michael Huey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Communicating utility data over a cellular network with priority
    Patent number: 9913113
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide secure, reliable communications for utility control devices during emergency conditions. Emergency conditions include power outages, natural disasters, and periods of network congestion. The network may be a radio access network, such as one operated by a mobile telephone carrier. The communications between the utility control devices and the network are wireless. In one embodiment, wireless communications are transitioned to a different wireless communication protocol during emergency conditions. For example, during an emergency, communications may be sent using short-message-service (“SMS”) messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Brian Michael Huey, Gregory John Bahas
  • Method and system for providing customized media content
    Patent number: 8893174
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser
  • Personalized hospitality management system
    Patent number: 8112295
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing a plurality of hospitality site amenities based on a stored user profile. Certain check-in procedures are reduced or eliminated. Hospitality sites are able to provide a guest with an abundance of personalized services without a corresponding increase in staff size. Guests experience customized hotel amenities, environments, and media renderings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Embarq Holdings Company LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser
  • Method and system for providing customized media content
    Publication number: 20040117828
    Abstract: The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Benjamin James Parker, Rick Hulett, Brian Michael Huey, Randolph Keith Hiser